Netanyahu draws mass UN walkout, clashes with Mamdani in fiery address
Dozens of delegations left the General Assembly hall as Netanyahu spoke; he called them "moral cowards" and accused NYC's mayor of antisemitism.
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What to know
- Dozens of UN delegations walked out as Netanyahu began his General Assembly address on September 24, 2026, amid ongoing criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza.
- Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant for alleged war crimes including starvation as a method of warfare, was not detained during his brief New York visit despite calls from activists and Mayor Mamdani for enforcement.
- The visit triggered direct public clashes between Netanyahu and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, each labeling the other with severe accusations (antisemitism vs. war crimes/genocide).
- Large-scale street protests, including a human chain and a march of over a thousand people, accompanied the speech, reflecting sustained public opposition to the nearly three-year Gaza war.
The dispute Whether Netanyahu's arrest under the ICC warrant is a realistic possibility or effectively blocked by US political protection. · positions read across 135 posts and comments
Netanyahu should be arrested under the ICC warrant when he enters the US or leaves the plane.
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“He should be arrested the instant he exits the plane.”
ruprecht-monkeeboy.bsky.social · Bluesky ↗
Netanyahu is a war criminal responsible for genocide and should not have been welcomed at the UN.
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“The root of all evil in the middle east, a political cancer on planet earth.”
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Any real arrest or extradition is unrealistic given US political backing for Netanyahu.
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“The reason that will compel him to cut his visit to New York short is fear... No one is going to harm, assassinate, or even arrest him and hand him over to the ICC; the US President himself will personally ensure his safety.”
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Casualty and hostage figures cited in coverage need correction or added context.
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“Your second number is inaccurate. Hamas took hundreds of hostages more than the 240 you cite... Hundreds of the 1,200 Israelis killed were killed BY ISRAELIS.”
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Benjamin Netanyahu Israeli Prime Minister
Zohran Mamdani New York City MayorTaher Dahleh Palestinian Youth Movement organizerInternational Criminal Court Issuer of 2024 arrest warrant against Netanyahu
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Netanyahu brands walkout delegates "moral cowards" as coverage assesses fallout
Follow-up reporting detailed which countries' delegations walked out or were absent, while Netanyahu defended Israel's military and labeled those who left his speech as cowardly.
“moral cowards…”
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first by CBS News, 2d ago · also Deccan Herald, Independent UK, ABC Australia, ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Sydney Morning Herald, The Hill +12
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- Dozens of delegates walk out of UN hall at start of Netanyahu's speech; Israeli leader calls them 'moral cowards' Deccan Herald · 1d ago
- UN delegates walk out of Netanyahu speech as he labels them ‘moral cowards’ and defends Israel’s actions The Independent · 1d ago
- UN delegates walk out as Netanyahu attacks Israel's critics ABC Australia · 1d ago
- Delegates walk out as Netanyahu enters UN General Assembly Sydney Morning Herald · 1d ago
- Netanyahu slams critics, Mamdani in defiant speech as UN delegates walk out The Hill · 1d ago
- Netanyahu Dismisses Gaza Genocide Allegations as Dozens of U.N. Delegates Walk Out Time · 1d ago
- Delegates walk out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses UN Chicago Tribune · 1d ago
- At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates storm out Daily Maverick · 1d ago
- Delegates Walk Out As Netanyahu Takes UN Stage, His "Moral Cowards" Reply NDTV · 1d ago
- Dozens of envoys from across the world walk out of Netanyahu's UN speech Middle East Eye · 1d ago
- Dozens of delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly | ITV News ITVX · 1d ago
- Live updates: Delegates walk out as Netanyahu delivers speech The National UAE · 1d ago
- Netanyahu defends Israel's actions in region as delegates walk out before UNGA address Dawn · 1d ago
- Watch: Delegates walk out as Netanyahu enters UN General Assembly The Hindu · 1d ago
- Netanyahu Defiant as UN Delegates Walk Out (Video) Bloomberg Markets · 1d ago
- At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out Bangkok Post · 1d ago
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Hundreds of New Yorkers formed a human chain across a road leading to the United Nations as Netanyahu was about to begin his speech. Then, hours later, thousands of people filed into the surrounding streets carrying Palestinian flags for a massive march of well over a thousand people.
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🔴 BREAKING Countries Walk Out of Netanyahu’s UNGA Speech Multiple nations walked out during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. The diplomatic protest highlighted growing international opposition to Israel's military actions and settlement expansion, marking a... 📰 https://www…
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This is exactly the argument Norman Finkelstein makes, as his parents did not discriminate in their boycott of German business following the end of the Holocaust. Nazi Germany was an unashamed de facto fascist dictatorship, so German enterprise was highly integrated into serving the goals of the regime. Israel being a nominally democratic nation…
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Mamdani calls Netanyahu a war criminal and genocide architect
Responding to Netanyahu's attack, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani publicly called him a war criminal responsible for genocide.
“Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. The architect of a horrific genocide.”
— Zohran Mamdani -
7 outlets ‘Biggest lie of the century’: Benjamin Netanyahu rejects Gaza genocide allegations in UNGA speech
first by Hindustan Times, 2d ago · also Philadelphia Inquirer, The Hindu, Winnipeg Free Press, Japan Today, Radio-Canada, PBS NewsHour
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- Gaza genocide ‘biggest lie of century’ Netanyahu tells UN theaustralian.com.au · 1d ago
- Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century' Philadelphia Inquirer · 1d ago
- Netanyahu, at U.N., calls accusations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie of the century' Japan Today · 1d ago
- Netanyahu rejects genocide allegations in Gaza after mass walkout at his UN speech Radio-Canada · 1d ago
- News Wrap: Netanyahu calls allegations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie' PBS NewsHour · 1d ago
- Gaza genocide allegations ‘greatest lie of the century’, claims Benjamin Netanyahu Scroll.in · 1d ago
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In today's speech, Netanyahu appeared particularly eager to defend settlers in the West Bank, whose state-supported violence against Palestinians and international observers is extremely well-documented by reporters, activists, and international human rights groups.
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BREAKING: DOZENS of delegations WALK OUT as Benjamin Netanyahu takes the podium at the U.N. General Assembly. Delegates streamed out of the chamber in protest as Netanyahu began speaking, with some booing and jeering while his supporters applauded. Netanyahu responded from the
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A real class act, that Bibi... NEW YORK (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Mayor Zohran Mamdani of endangering Jewish New Yorkers with his criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, saying during a speech at the United Nations on Thursday that the mayor has spread lies about Israel. https://…
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Netanyahu denies genocide allegations against Israel
Netanyahu rejected accusations that Israel had committed genocide in Gaza during his UN address.
“Accusing Israel of genocide is the greatest lie of the century.”
— Benjamin Netanyahu -
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1 outlet Israel's Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza as 'the biggest lie of the century'
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💪Hundreds of Humanitarians protest outside United Nations headquarters in New York as war criminal Netanyahu addresses the General Assembly🇵🇸😢🇱🇧
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JUST IN: 🇮🇱🇵🇸🇺🇳Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says there is no genocide despite the vast amounts of video evidence that shows the opposite: “Accusing Israel of genocide is the greatest lie of the century.”
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Move the # UN to # Canada and arrest this genocidal mass murderer!! America can't be trusted anymore "Delegates walk out as Netanyahu addresses UN" # Politics # Gaza https://www. ctvnews.ca/world/mideast-confl ict/article/delegates-walk-out-as-netanyahu-addresses-un-and-other-mideast-developments/
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Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of antisemitism in speech
In his address, Netanyahu directly attacked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, saying Jews no longer feel safe in the city because of him.
“The anti-semitic mayor of New York—shame on you. Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York.”
— Benjamin Netanyahu -
first by The Canberra Times, 2d ago · also Al-Monitor, Globe and Mail, Middle East Eye, Reuters, HuffPost, The Detroit News +2
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- Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' at UN Al-Monitor · 2d ago
- Netanyahu expected to berate New York’s Mamdani in UN address for calling him a war criminal Globe and Mail · 2d ago
- Netanyahu expected to 'berate' Zohran Mamdani in UN speech Middle East Eye · 2d ago
- Netanyahu not expected to meet Trump in New York Middle East Eye · 2d ago
- Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in ‘campaign speech’ of UN address Reuters · 2d ago
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Dozens of UN envoys walk out during Israeli PM Netanyahu's speech
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Netanyahu: The anti-semitic mayor of New York—shame on you. Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York. They talk to me. They tell me.
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Netanyahu to Zohran Mamdani: Mr. Mamdani, since you were elected mayor of this city, many Jews no longer feel safe in New York. They tell me, "This isn't the city we remember. It changed so quickly." No, it's no wonder. You praise criminals convicted of supporting Hamas. You
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Dozens of delegations walk out as Netanyahu takes the podium
As Netanyahu began his address to the UN General Assembly, delegates from dozens of countries walked out of the hall in protest, some booing while his supporters applauded.
“Mass walkouts at the UN General Assembly hall as Netanyahu begins his speech, leaving much of the room empty.”
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first by Al-Monitor, 1d ago · also The Canberra Times, Hindustan Times, Middle East Eye, Reuters
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- Dozens of delegates walk out during Netanyahu UN speech The Canberra Times · 1d ago
- Which countries walked out of Netanyahu's UNGA speech? Israeli PM reacts as delegates leave in dozens | World News Hindustan Times · 1d ago
- Which countries walked out of Netanyahu's UNGA speech? Israeli PM reacts as delegates leave in dozens Hindustan Times · 1d ago
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first by BBC, 2d ago · also Le Monde.fr, Le Monde EN, New Republic
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- Dozens of UN envoys walk out of Israeli PM Netanyahu's speech Le Monde.fr · 2d ago
- Everyone Walks Out of U.N. Before Netanyahu Says a Single Word New Republic · 2d ago
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⚡️🎥 Delegations walk out of the UN General Assembly as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, wanted by the International Criminal Court over war crimes in Gaza, takes the podium:
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Delegates are seen walking out in protest as Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the podium to address the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
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BREAKING: Mass walkouts at the UN General Assembly hall as Netanyahu begins his speech, leaving much of the room empty.
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Thousands protest outside UN as Netanyahu arrives
Crowds packed the streets outside the UN, forming a human chain and later a march of over a thousand people carrying Palestinian flags, chanting against the Israeli leader.
“Netanyahu, you can't hide. You are wanted for genocide…”
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JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇱 Crowds of anti-Israel protesters pack the streets outside the United Nations against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Netanyahu just arrived in New York for his address to the General Assembly. "Netanyahu, you can't hide. You are wanted for genocide,"
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Netanyahu steps into UN lion’s den after days of fierce criticism of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to address the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday after days of… # EuropeSays # Headlines # News # Europe # Europa # EU # Israel
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Netanyahu arrives at UN headquarters with no Trump meeting scheduled
Netanyahu and his wife arrived at the UN with nine meetings scheduled with other world leaders during his brief visit, but no scheduled meeting with Trump or US officials.
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first by WTOP News, 2d ago · also Boston Globe, AP News, Baltimore Sun, Mercury News, Orlando Sentinel, Philadelphia Inquirer +4
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first by Middle East Monitor, 4d ago · also Anadolu Agency
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🇮🇱🇺🇳 Netanyahu and his wife have arrived at UN headquarters. He’ll address the General Assembly shortly, but still has no scheduled meeting with Trump or U.S. officials. His office has listed meetings with 9 other world leaders during his brief visit. This is a developing
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This is probably the dumbest thing desperate Netanyahu could do today. 'Netanyahu expected to berate New York's Mamdani in 'campaign speech' of UN address' via @reuters.com
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🟠 UPDATE Netanyahu and Abbas to Address UNGA Amid Middle East Tensions Netanyahu's target audience is likely Israeli voters; he faces global isolation and a fight for his political future. 📰 https://www. nbcnews.com/world/israel/israe l-netanyahu-united-nations-general-assembly-gaza-iran-war-rcna599576 # Diplomacy # Israel # Geopolitics # GeoWire
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Activists announce mass protest ahead of Netanyahu's UN visit
Groups including the Palestinian Youth Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace and the Democratic Socialists of America announced a demonstration outside UN headquarters ahead of Netanyahu's planned speech, which he was set to cut short to a few hours in New York.
“insult and demean the international system and the rest of the states of the world…”
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UN General Assembly delegates in mass walk out as Prime Minister of 'israel' Netanyahu takes the podium to speak.
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Netanyahu is set to arrive in NYC on Thursday for the UN General Assembly – where he is expected to defend his warmongering in Iran and Gaza. Activists led by the Palestinian Youth Movement, Jewish Voice for Peace, and the Democratic Socialists of America, among others – have planned a mass protest.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to arrive in New York City on Thursday for the UN General Assembly — where he is expected to defend his warmongering in Iran and Gaza in a speech during the afternoon. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has presided over the nearly three-year-long genocide in Gaza while pursuing…
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first by Anadolu Agency, 2d ago · also France 24 EN, PBS NewsHour, Fox News
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- REPLAY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at the UNGA France 24 EN · 2d ago
- WATCH: Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu addresses 2026 UN General Assembly PBS NewsHour · 1d ago
- WATCH: Mass walkout before Netanyahu speech prompts fiery response from Israeli prime minister Fox News · 1d ago
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first by Times of Israel, 1d ago · also NDTV, Jerusalem Post
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first by Channel News Asia, 1d ago · also Al Jazeera, Bangkok Post
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- Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s enemies and allies in UN speech Al Jazeera · 1d ago
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first by BBC Middle East, 1d ago · also Mother Jones, BBC
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- Netanyahu’s UN Speech Was a Full-On Defense of Israeli Settlements Mother Jones · 1d ago
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3 outlets Netanyahu says Mamdani endangers Jewish New Yorkers by spreading lies about Israel’s actions in Gaza
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first by Guardian US, 2d ago · also Times of India, Guardian
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first by Al-Monitor, 2d ago · also RTE News, RTÉ
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- Netanyahu expected to denounce enemies, allies at UN RTE News · 2d ago
- Israel's Netanyahu expected to denounce enemies, allies in UN speech RTÉ · 2d ago
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first by 6abc Philadelphia, 2d ago · also [your]NEWS, ABC7 New York
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- WATCH: Netanyahu Addresses UN as Iran and Gaza Dominate General Assembly [your]NEWS · 2d ago
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first by NYT, 2d ago · also NYT Middle East, The New York Times
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first by NPR, 1d ago · also NPR News
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- Netanyahu rages against critics, including Mamdani, at UNGA NPR News · 1d ago
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What people are saying 9 voices from 3 sites · best of 135 · verbatim
- What happened to the ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu?
- Didn't Mamdani say he would attempt to arrest Netanyahu if he ever visited NYC?
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So they tried to be extraordinarily loud to cover up the fact that there was practically nobody in there? These people are sick in the head, I still don't understand the relationship and preoccupation with Israel and the West whether it's Europe or the United States, or Canada, I just don't get it, I can't just be money.
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🟠 UPDATE Netanyahu Attacks Iran and NYC Mayor Mamdani at UN Speech The speech prompted walkouts inside the U.N. chamber and protests outside. 📰 https://www. nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video /netanyahu-speech-prompts-walkout-protests-270485061836 # Diplomacy # Israel # Geopolitics # GeoWire
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Just using this comment as a reminder to those reading the day after Charlie K was shot and killed, this old bag of dirty asses, for no reason at all, made a public statement that Israel didn't do it....oh and we also subsidize their healthcare system while Americans die cold and alone in their homes too broken to survive otherwise treatable…
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🔴 BREAKING Netanyahu Attacks Iran and NYC Mayor Mamdani at UN Speech Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech at the United Nations, denouncing Iran and New York City Mayor Mamdani. He also criticized international critics accusing Israel of crimes against Palestinians, highlighting ongoing... 📰 https://www…
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"Benjamin Netanyahu is a war criminal. The architect of a horrific genocide." - Zohran Mamdani, America's Mayor
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🔴 BREAKING Netanyahu and Abbas to Address UNGA Amid Middle East Tensions Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Palestinian President Abbas are scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly, highlighting ongoing Middle East tensions. Netanyahu faces protests, while Abbas addresses via video after a US visa denial.... 📰 https://www…
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It has been true all those years, though. But every time Iran was getting too close to the bomb, Israel acted through sabotage, assassinations, and cyber operations, repeatedly setting the program back by years. Thinking that Iran spent years enriching uranium, reaching 60% — far beyond the 3–5% typically used for ordinary civilian nuclear power —…
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Which is why we should never have left the JCPOA. Iran has went from have none of is stockpile enriched to 60% to 440kgs of weapons grade uranium. Unless America and Israel go through a decade long ground war and occupation, the only solution is something like JCPOA again. We’re not going to bomb Iran into becoming a peaceful Israel loving…
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Interesting to hear this phrase parroted around "it doesn't matter who started it" so there's almost a complete concession that the US and Israel are in the wrong but the prescription is to double down and support those countries to do it again and harder. Is there even a push from those countries for a full invasion here? I certainly don't see it…









